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THE HISTORICAL ORIGIN OF ENGLISH PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS WITH AN ORNITHONYM COMPONENT

Aliyeva, ZimikholTermiz State Pedagogical Institute, Faculty of Languages, Department of Foreign Languages in the Humanities, InstructorSafarova, SevinchTermiz State Pedagogical Institute Faculty of Languages Student of the educational direction "Foreign language in preschool and primary education: English language''

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)repository2025

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Abstract

This paper explores the historical roots of English idioms and phrases that incorporate bird names (ornithonyms). It examines how cultural perceptions, folklore, and practical observations of avian behavior have shaped the meanings and usage of these expressions over time. By tracing the etymology of selected ornithonym-based idioms, this study aims to shed light on the evolving relationship between language, culture, and the natural world.

Topics

Names, Identity, and Discrimination Research Linguistics, Language Diversity, and Identity Lexicography and Language Studies

Identifiers

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17753341

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